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Shirley Booth

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Shirley Booth

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Aug 30, 1898 (128 years old)

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Biography

Shirley Booth (born Marjory Ford; August 30, 1898 – October 16, 1992) was an American actress. One of only 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, Booth was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. Primarily a theater actress, Booth began her career on Broadway in 1925.

Known For

Acting
1974The Year Without a Santa ClausMrs. Claus (voice)
1973A Touch of GraceGrace Simpson
1968The SmugglersMrs. Hudson
1968The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1967Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good NightHeloise Michaud
1966The Glass MenagerieThe Mother
1966CBS Playhouse
1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
1961HazelHazel Burke
1958The MatchmakerDolly 'Gallagher' Levi
1958Hot SpellAlma Duval
1957The Hostess with the Mostes'Perle Mesta
1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
1956Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1954About Mrs. LeslieMrs. Vivien Leslie
1953Come Back, Little ShebaLola Delaney
1953Main Street to BroadwaySelf
1953The OscarsSelf
1950What's My Line?Self
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf